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WENDIBELL YEBOA-DANKWA

Eastlake

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Centre, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes through evidence-based care plans and effective communication. Dedicated to enhancing patient satisfaction and safety while mentoring new staff and fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Centre
03.2013 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
06.2003 - 09.2010
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Ontario, CA
03-2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Everest College
Ontario
01-2011

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care plan development

Accomplishments

Act as a relieve charge nurse on my unit.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Centre
03.2013 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
06.2003 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Associate of Science - Nursing

Everest College
WENDIBELL YEBOA-DANKWA